Job Description

Pharmacy Technician

Overview:

To support the Clinical Pharmacist team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

Job responsibilities

To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with Practice protocols and to update patients' medical records/prescribing accordingly. To support the achievement of the Practice's prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets. [Working with the Lead Practice-based Pharmacist to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols/Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems]. To participate in medication/team audits (including Eclipse, drug alerts and drug safety updates). To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing the budgets and to liaise with the Medicines Management team at the ICB. To help prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To support the Practice-based Clinical Pharmacists in providing medication reviews (where appropriate), patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as and if required. To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with Practice protocols. To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate. To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs if required.
Responsibility for administration

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all the items in the following list:

Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate. Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures. Initiating contact with, and responding to, requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers. Helping to maintain a positive, patient-focussed culture. Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture across the whole of the Practice team. Any other duties commensurate with this position.
Duties will vary from time-to-time under the direction of the Partners/Lead Pharmacist, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels.

Experience

Essential

Post qualification experience - Essential NHS Primary Care - Desirable SystmOne clinical system - Desirable Microsoft Office software - Essential Dealing with the public/patients - Essential

Knowledge/Skills

Good verbal and written communication - Essential Motivated and enthusiastic - Essential Able to respond to change and apply new developments without difficulty - Essential Demonstrates resilience and an ability to cope under pressure commensurate with the responsibilities of the post - Essential Good interpersonal skills, ability to make effective relationships with others - Essential Excellent attention to detail - Essential Advanced numeracy skills - Desirable Excellent keyboard and computer skills - Desirable Excellent communication skills - Essential
If you are looking to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team and make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding Pharmacy Technician position. Join us in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhancing patient outcomes.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Pharmacy: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person